metatarsal

• Den Mittelfuß betreffend, also den Teil des Fußes zwischen Fußwurzel und Zehen oder die fünf langen Knochen in diesem Bereich.

Relating to the metatarsus, the part of the foot between the ankle and the toes, or describing the five long bones in that region.

1. Relating to the metatarsusC1formal

   Pertaining to the metatarsus, the part of the foot between the ankle and the toes.

   Mittelfuß-

   • The metatarsal bones are crucial for walking and balance.
   • She suffered a metatarsal fracture during the marathon.
   • The doctor examined the metatarsal region for signs of stress.

• Jeder der fünf langen Mittelfußknochen, die zwischen Fußwurzel und Zehen liegen.

Any of the five long bones of the foot located between the ankle and the toes.

1. Foot boneC1formalmedical

   Any of the five long bones in the foot that are located between the tarsal bones (ankle) and the phalanges (toes).

   Mittelfußknochen

   • The runner suffered a stress fracture in her second metatarsal.
   • The surgeon operated on the broken metatarsal.
   • The metatarsals form the middle part of the foot skeleton.